Spiritually Macaroni Salad

We’re joined by writer, producer and Writers Panel podcast host Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Dead Pilot Society, Hex Wives) to talk about turning Laurie’s memoir into a TV series, LA pizza, and why nobody should hug Laurie goodbye.Topics: coffee-lid mac and cheese, a morally bankrupt grandma pie, subway track splits and a cilantro Caesar, forced-fall pot roast, peas-free hachis parmentier, and hard cuts.Follow Ben on IG @bablacker. Subscribe to his Substack, Re: Writing.Buy Laurie’s book, Care and Feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Agg joins us to talk about her new book, Table Boss, life on TV, restaurants, and what happens when everything goes sideways. Plus: Montreal, air fryers, fleas, great hoagies, bad sushi, and macaroni salad.Buy Jen's book - Table Boss: How to Build a Restaurant When Your Life Falls Apart (A Love Story)Buy Laurie's book - Care and FeedingThis episode was edited by Alex Scott and brought to you by our Patreon friends (thank you). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy Farideh's newest book, The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World's Best FoodFollow Farideh on IGBuy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's back! Alicia Tobin joins us for another round of fun.Buy Alicia's book, So You're a Little Sad, So What? Buy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you like the food in Marty Supreme, Black Rabbit, and Dexter: Resurrection? Great, because you have our guest, Tamara Reynolds, to thank for that.Get her book, Forking Fantastic/How to Throw a Dinner Party Without Having a Nervous BreakdownFollow her on IG: vanalstkitchenBuy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by Emmy-winning writer, podcaster, and documentarian Deb Freeman to talk Finding Edna Lewis, food legacy, and why some stories deserve better lighting and bigger stages. Topics: airport salad crimes, influencer sightings, bad pork decisions, and the emotional importance of an amaryllis.Follow Deb on IG.Buy Laurie's book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Thornburgh joins us to talk about the new Roads & Kingdoms print magazine. Order the magazine here.Long Live Pulque!Laurie's article on Flaming Hydra.Follow Nathan on IG.Buy Laurie's book, Care and Feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 5 topics:When your body gives up on Lucky CharmsJust double the seasoning Florida life and Gainesville essayEddie Huang & The Places ReviewZuni Café chicken and bread salad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Corren is the author of Dirtbag Queen: A Memoir of My Mother. Buy it from Bookshop.org.Buy Laurie's memoir, Care and Feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one and only Helen Cho joins us to talk unboxing and Labubu.She said you can watch this one and this one and this one.This episode was edited by Alex Scott and brought to you by our Patreon friends (thank you).Follow Helen.Buy Laurie's NYT bestseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.